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OV03 XWC

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,529 mi
Last recorded64,529 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,529 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,702 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 55,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,100 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 45,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 42,166 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 42,164 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,545 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 16,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,325 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 12,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 10,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,031 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 8,095 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,387 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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OV03 XWC is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV03 XWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV03 XWC registered?

OV03 XWC is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is OV03 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 XWC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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